Oscar Wilde

Democracy means simply the bludgeoning of the people by the people for the people.

Oscar Wilde

Despotism is unjust to everybody, including the despot, who was probably made for better things.

Oscar Wilde

Discontent is the first step in the progress of a man or a nation.

Oscar Wilde

Disobedience is man’s original virtue.

Oscar Wilde

Don’t give a woman advice; one should never give a woman anything she can’t wear in the evening.

Oscar Wilde

Duty is what one expects from others.

Oscar Wilde

Each time that one loves is the only time one has ever loved.

Oscar Wilde

Education is an admirable thing, but it is well to remember from time to time that nothing that is worth knowing can be taught.

Oscar Wilde

Even things that are true can be proved.

Oscar Wilde

Every great man nowadays has his disciples, and it is usually Judas who writes the biography.

Oscar Wilde